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CU53 EAK

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,436 mi
Last recorded23,436 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 18,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,349 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,680 miles

no plate light not working at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

number plate does not illuminate.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,531 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 16,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,406 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,145 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 9,270 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 5,712 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2007 5,712 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,359 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 P1H?

Based on 3,603 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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CU53 EAK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 P1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 EAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 P1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU53 EAK registered?

CU53 EAK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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